Restoring an old Millers Falls #10 plane (scrub plane? jack? not sure of
exact type). Everything's ready to go, except that I ended up destroying
the big brass blade-depth adjusting screw (don't ask). Anyone know where
I might find a replacement (apart from finding another plane to
cannibalize)?

Many thanks to any helpful pointers.


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David Nebenzahl wrote:

Restoring an old Millers Falls #10 plane (scrub plane? jack? not sure of
exact type). Everything's ready to go, except that I ended up destroying
the big brass blade-depth adjusting screw (don't ask). Anyone know where
I might find a replacement (apart from finding another plane to
cannibalize)?

Many thanks to any helpful pointers.




Take a look at the following link. All the parts are not listed on line,
but are in the print catalog. Give them a call and see what they can do
for you.

http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/i...arch=GO&Page=1

Deb

David Nebenzahl wrote:
Restoring an old Millers Falls #10 plane (scrub plane? jack? not sure of
exact type). Everything's ready to go, except that I ended up destroying
the big brass blade-depth adjusting screw (don't ask). Anyone know where
I might find a replacement (apart from finding another plane to
cannibalize)?

Try he
http://www.antique-used-tools.com/

If you don't see a listing for what you're looking for on the web
site, contact Bob Kaune directly to see if has what you need.

David Nebenzahl wrote:
Restoring an old Millers Falls #10 plane . . .
[...]
Anyone know where I might find a replacement (apart from finding
another plane to cannibalize)?

Another option would be post about this on the Neander forum at
Sawmill Creek[1]. There are several people there that could machine
a new replacement part for you.

[1]: http://www.sawmillcreek.org/forumdisplay.php?f=4

On 27 Apr, 09:41, David Nebenzahl wrote:
Restoring an old Millers Falls #10 plane (scrub plane? jack? not sure of
exact type). Everything's ready to go, except that I ended up destroying
the big brass blade-depth adjusting screw (don't ask).

Take it round to a friend with a metal turning lathe. Easy enough
thing to reproduce.

If you have to cut an internal thread into a knob and don't fancy
cutting an internal thread on a lathe (funny threads, left hand
adjusters etc.) just turn up a tap from silver steel, then harden it.
It'll be good enough to cut a one-off into brass.

On 4/27/2009 5:22 AM Dr. Deb spake thus:

David Nebenzahl wrote:

Restoring an old Millers Falls #10 plane (scrub plane? jack? not sure of
exact type). Everything's ready to go, except that I ended up destroying
the big brass blade-depth adjusting screw (don't ask). Anyone know where
I might find a replacement (apart from finding another plane to
cannibalize)?

Many thanks to any helpful pointers.

Take a look at the following link. All the parts are not listed on line,
but are in the print catalog. Give them a call and see what they can do
for you.

http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/i...arch=GO&Page=1

Turns out they can do a lot for me. Thanks for the link.

I called (nice to have a toll-free # to call), and not only did they
have the adjusting nut (not a screw as I said--shame on me!), but an
entire "kit" including all screws on the plane and the nut for less than
another place suggested here (antique-used-tools.com) wanted just for
the nut ($14.95 for the kit vs. $15.95 just for the nut). Ordered and on
its way.


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Kill Yourself

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On 4/27/2009 10:21 AM Andy Dingley spake thus:

On 27 Apr, 09:41, David Nebenzahl wrote:

Restoring an old Millers Falls #10 plane (scrub plane? jack? not sure of
exact type). Everything's ready to go, except that I ended up destroying
the big brass blade-depth adjusting screw (don't ask).

Take it round to a friend with a metal turning lathe. Easy enough
thing to reproduce.

If you have to cut an internal thread into a knob and don't fancy
cutting an internal thread on a lathe (funny threads, left hand
adjusters etc.) just turn up a tap from silver steel, then harden it.
It'll be good enough to cut a one-off into brass.

Thanks, but at $15 for a kit that includes every screw in the plane, I
think I'll take the easy way out here. (Besides, no friend w/lathe.)


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Save the Planet
Kill Yourself

- motto of the Church of Euthanasia (http://www.churchofeuthanasia.org/)